# Language news, Monday, 2 November 2026

Compiled by Richard Brooks's language news desk. Canonical: https://richard-brooks.com/language-news/2026-11-02/

## BHASHINI runs first live AI translation into Mizo for PM-KISAN address

Tech. Live machine interpreting of a head-of-government address now reaches Mizo, a language outside India's 22 scheduled languages. No accuracy figures were published, and BHASHINI is asking listeners for feedback.

Source: BHASHINI (Digital India BHASHINI Division), https://www.linkedin.com/posts/digiital-india-bhashini-division_bhashini-speech-speech-activity-7520746414705094656-OcWe

## ITVX adds 60+ hours of BSL-presented LumoTV programmes

Culture. A mainstream UK streamer now carries shows made in British Sign Language from the start, not hearing TV with an interpreter added. LumoTV says 91% of deaf viewers prefer sign-presented programmes.

Source: LumoTV, https://lumotv.co.uk/meet/news/lumotv-strikes-content-deal-with-itvx